First-Year Composition
ENGLISH 1130 and ENGLISH 1230 are prerequisites for most English courses. English majors must complete the first-year composition sequence or earn transfer credit for equivalent courses taken elsewhere BEFORE taking any English course at the 2000-level or above.
Foreign Language Requirement
All English majors must earn a “D” or better in the required foreign language courses. Additional information about required courses are in the emphasis areas below. Students already fluent in a second language or for whom English is a second or other language are exempt from this requirement.
Philosophy Requirement
All English majors must earn a “C” or better in course(s) taken to fulfill the philosophy requirement. Specific emphasis requirements are explained below.
Writing Portfolio Requirement
During the first week of their senior year, all English majors must submit a portfolio in order to graduate. Students with a failing portfolio will be required to meet with the Rhetoric and Composition Committee to discuss a course of action for the improvement of their writing, which may include rewriting portfolio papers and taking additional courses. The requirements for the portfolio are available in the department office.
Prerequisites and Other Requirements
All literature courses, except ENGLISH 3930 and ENGLISH 3990, count as humanities credit towards the general education requirements. All courses numbered 2000 or above have ENGLISH 1230 as a prerequisite.
Literature Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements | ||
| General Education | 39-56 | |
| Major Studies 1 | ||
| English Literature. Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| British Literature I: Beginnings through the Age of Swift | ||
| British Literature II: Romanticism through the Present | ||
| American Literature. Select one of the following courses: 3 | ||
| American Literature Through the Civil War | ||
| American Literature Since the Civil War | ||
| Intro to Multi-Ethnic American Literature | ||
| World Literature. Select one of the following courses: | ||
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| Select one additional course from the above 2000-level survey courses | 3 | |
| Select one additional English literature course besides Shakespeare at the 3000 or 4000 level 2 | 3 | |
| Select one course in American Literature at the 3000 or 4000 level 2 | 3 | |
| Select one course in World Literature at the 3000 or 4000 level 2 | 3 | |
| ENGLISH 4330 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| Select 3 credits of literature courses at the 3000 level or above 2 | 3 | |
| ENGLISH 4680 | Writing/Editing Internship | 3 |
| or ENGLISH 4950 | Individual Research in English | |
| Select 3 credits of Philosophy 3 | 3 | |
| Third and Fourth semester of a foreign language | 8 | |
| Select 6 credits of English writing or English language courses | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 80-97 | |
| 1 | Students must earn a "C" or better in these courses. |
| 2 | At least one of the above courses other than Shakespeare must focus on literature before 1800. |
| 3 | A 2000-level course in Philosophy is suggested, especially Philosophy 2530, Philosophy 2540, or Philosophy 2630. |
Foreign Language Requirement for Literature English Majors
Beyond UW-Platteville’s general education requirement for a foreign language, English literature majors are required to complete one foreign language through the fourth college semester (FRENCH 2140, GERMAN 2340 or SPANISH 2940). Students must contact the foreign language program office in Room 228 of Warner Hall to determine at which level they should begin. The appropriate language faculty member can also determine competency and retroactive credit.
Students already fluent in a second language or for whom English is a second or other language are exempt from this requirement.
Philosophy Requirement for Literature English Majors
Literature English majors must take three credits (with a "C" or better) from any philosophy courses 2000-level and above listed in the catalog. Recommended courses are PHLSPHY 2530, PHLSPHY 3540, and PHLSPHY 2630.
English Education Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements | ||
| General Education | 39-56 | |
| Major Studies 1 | ||
| Required Literature Courses for the English Education Major: 2 | 18 | |
Select one 3-credit course in American Literature | ||
Select one 3-credit course in British Literature | ||
Select one 3-credit course in World Literature | ||
Select 9 credits of additional literature courses. At least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above. | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| ENGLISH 2210 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ENGLISH 3030 | Teaching of Composition 3 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 3930 | Teaching of Literature 3 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 4330 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| Creative Writing. Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Creative Writing | ||
| Poetry Writing | ||
| Fiction Writing | ||
| Creative Nonfiction Writing | ||
| Professional Writing. Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Technical Writing | ||
| Advanced Writing | ||
| Writing, Editing, and Publishing in Multiple Media | ||
| Required Courses for the School of Education | ||
| TEACHING 4390 | Teaching of English in Middle and Secondary Schools 4,5 | 3 |
| TEACHING 2130 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| Total Credits | 81-98 | |
| 1 | Students must earn a "C" average or better in these courses. |
| 2 | At least three of the above literature courses must be at the 3000 level or above. |
| 3 | Pre or corequisite for TEACHING 4390 |
| 4 | Pre or corequisites: ENGLISH 3030 and ENGLISH 3930 |
| 5 | Counts for total graduation credits, but does not count towards an English major |
Foreign Language Requirement for English Education Majors
Beyond UW-Platteville’s general education requirement for a foreign language, English education majors are required to complete one foreign language through the third college semester (FRENCH 2040, GERMAN 2240 or SPANISH 2840). Students must contact the foreign language program office in Room 228 of Warner Hall to determine at which level they should begin. The appropriate language faculty member can also determine competency and retroactive credit.
Philosophy Requirement for English Education Majors
All English majors must earn a “C” or better in course(s) taken to fulfill the philosophy requirement. English education majors must take either PHLSPHY 1130 or PHLSPHY 2530.
Licensure Requirement for English Education Majors
All students intending to become licensed teachers must satisfy the requirements outlined in the teacher licensure section listed under the School of Education catalog description.
Requirements for the School of Education
- Pass Pre-Professional Skills Test
- Apply in sophomore year to the School of Education
- Fulfill requirements on middle/secondary education checklist
- Pass English content test (Praxis II)
- Satisfy the requirements outlined in the teacher licensure section listed under the School of Education in this catalog.
Professional Writing Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements | ||
| General Education | 39-56 | |
| Major Studies 1 | ||
| ENGLISH 3000 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| ENGLISH 3360 | Writing, Editing, and Publishing in Multiple Media | 3 |
| ENGLISH 4680 | Writing/Editing Internship 6 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 2120 | Introduction to Creative Writing 2 | 3 |
| or ENGLISH 3140 | Poetry Writing | |
| or ENGLISH 3150 | Fiction Writing | |
| or ENGLISH 3160 | Creative Nonfiction Writing | |
| 12 credits in Literature Courses, at least 6 credits of which are at the 3000-level or above | 12 | |
| 3 credits in a Philosophy course at the 2000-level or above 5 | 3 | |
| 3-4 credits in a third-semester or upper-division Foreign Language course | 3-4 | |
| Select 15 credits in Writing and Language/Linguistic courses, at least 9 credits of which must be from English 3 | 15 | |
| Basic Newswriting and Reporting | ||
| Introduction to Creative Writing | ||
| Poetry Writing | ||
| Fiction Writing | ||
| Creative Nonfiction Writing | ||
| Advanced Writing | ||
| Advanced Manuscript Workshop | ||
| Writing/Editing Internship 2 | ||
| Public Relations Principles | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics 4 | ||
| Sociolinguistics 4 | ||
| Language and Culture 4 | ||
| Grammar in Context 4 | ||
| History and Theory of Rhetoric 4 | ||
| History of the English Language 4 | ||
| Total Credits | 84-102 | |
| 1 | Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in these courses. |
| 2 | Students may take more than one of these courses as writing course electives. |
| 3 | It is recommended that students take 6-9 credits in Writing courses and 6-9 credits in Language/Linguistic courses. |
| 4 | Students may substitute French 2140, German 2340, or Spanish 2940 for three credits of Language/Linguistic courses. |
| 5 | It is recommended that students take Philosophy 2530, 2540, or 2630. |
| 6 | Students may do more than one internship for 1-6 credits. After three credits, internships count as additional writing courses. |
Foreign Language Requirement for Professional Writing Majors
Beyond UW-Platteville’s general education requirement for a foreign language, professional writing majors are required to complete one foreign language through the fourth college semester (FRENCH 2140, GERMAN 2340 or SPANISH 2940). Students must contact the foreign language program office in Room 228 of Warner Hall to determine at which level they should begin. The appropriate language faculty member can also determine competency and retroactive credit.
Students already fluent in a second language or for whom English is a second or other language are exempt from this requirement.
Philosophy Requirement for Professional Writing Majors
Professional writing majors must take three credits (with a "C or better) from any philosophy courses 2000-level or above listed in the catalog. Recommended courses are PHLSPHY 2530, PHLSPHY 3540, and PHLSPHY 2630.